Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Boilers are something of a hot topic in the Brownstoner forum. Readers have asked about everything from how to tame schizophrenic boilers to the differences in boiler types, boiler sizing, expansion ...

Replacing old steam systems can improve efficiency, cut costs and reduce emissions. A few years ago, the Department of Energy recognized TPC Group for the energy efficiency of a new steam turbine it ...

Whether your heating system is newly installed or approaching the end of its life, plan ahead to avoid costly call-outs or being forced into a snap decision when the time comes to replace it. Having a ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

The steel tube boilers were old, very old, had been in service since the 1960s, and were on their last legs. There were three in all, assigned with the task of providing heat and hot water to nearly ...

Over the summer, a member of Cole Industrial’s service team contacted a local municipality regarding its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to evaluate a compromised 1999, firebox-style boiler. The ...

A water wall boiler tube repair system for biomass boilers that precisely cuts tube panels without a HAZ (heat affect zone) and bevels for superior welding end preps has been introduced by Esco Tool ...

If your boiler isn’t energy efficient, you’ll be paying more in energy bills. That’s a worry, given that winter is looming, there’s a greater need to switch the heating on, and we know that energy ...